Well done to Blaenau Gwent Children’s Services 14 Plus Team on winning the prestigious Social Care Wales 2022 Accolade Award in the category of ‘Building brighter futures for children and families’.
The Award was won by the team for showcasing an excellent example of social care practice for a project titled ‘A Place to Grow’. The project is aimed to:
- Provide a safe space for Children Looked After, care leavers & children in need of care & support;
- To empower and help develop sustainable life skills
- Be a part of the local community
- As well as giving them a safe space to visit and enjoy as their own.
The award has recognised the 14 Plus project as an excellent example of social care practice; keeping a person-centred practice at the very heart of their work and improving outcomes for our children, young people and their families.
(L-R) Simon Burch – Social Care Wales Board Member, Nicola Williams, Alison Ramshaw, Beth Thomas; Aimee Evans, Hannah Watts & Sue Evans – Chief Executive of Social Care Wales